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DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI)

100 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, SMYRNA, DE 19977

Provider number (CCN)
085035
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
Government - State
Certified beds
175
Phone
(302) 223-1500
CMS data as of
August 1, 2026
C
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stable

Staffing 0% · Deficiencies 0% over tracking period

What the records show

CMS rates DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI) 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 of 5 for health inspections, 5 of 5 for staffing, 4 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 3 at actual-harm level or higher. CMS enforcement records list 2 fines totalling $59,947.

Facility Assessment Inspectors recorded 3 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI) using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

At or above the 2024 benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
 2.85 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark

The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
Total 11
Outstanding 0
Actual harm or worse (G–L) 3
CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
Overall: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Health inspection: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★★★★ (5/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
 59/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

This facility2.85 hrs
DE median0.82 hrs
National average0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 29.5% · Total nursing staff turnover: 17.5%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Audit and Inspection Reports

DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI) is a Government - State facility. The records on this page are the federal health-inspection and enforcement records CMS publishes. We do not hold, and have not reviewed, any separate financial or performance audit issued by a county, state or independent auditor — if one exists for this facility, it is not part of the data described below.

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 085035 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

3 immediate jeopardy issues found among 11 total deficiencies. 11 corrected.

Most recent inspection (January 9, 2026)

E Potential harm — pattern F0883 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 23, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 23, 2026

F Potential harm — widespread F0803 Status: Corrected

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 23, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0755 Status: Corrected

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 23, 2026

K Immediate jeopardy — pattern F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 23, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0695 Status: Corrected

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 23, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0700 Status: Corrected

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 23, 2026

J Immediate jeopardy — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 17, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 23, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0641 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 23, 2026

Inspection cycle 2 (February 24, 2025)

J Immediate jeopardy — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 24, 2025

Fines and Enforcement Actions

Penalties CMS has imposed on this facility. A fine is a civil money penalty; a payment denial suspends Medicare or Medicaid payment for new admissions.

Date Action Amount or length
October 3, 2025 Fine $42,602
February 24, 2025 Fine $17,345

2 fines totalling $59,947.

Source: CMS Penalties file (dataset g6vv-u9sr).

Ownership and Contact Information

Facility name
DELAWARE HOSPITAL F/T CHRONICALLY ILL (DHCI)
Legal business name
STATE OF DELAWARE
Address
100 SUNNYSIDE ROAD, SMYRNA, DE 19977
Phone
(302) 223-1500
Provider number (CCN)
085035
Ownership type
Government - State
Medicare/Medicaid certified since
January 1, 1989
Official record
CMS Care Compare profile ↗
Details verified against CMS data dated
August 1, 2026

The federal nursing-home files publish no email address for certified facilities, so none is listed here. We do not guess or construct contact addresses. Contact details above are reproduced from CMS Provider Information; call the facility to confirm before relying on them.

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